Names in History

"You never thought of the cause, you never even took a pause. It wasn't in you to ask what for, when deep inside you knew and were out the door. You traded the pen for a rifle and let go of all the problems and minor trifle. You followed a call and did it for all those who saw the same thing you did but simply stood in awe. You did it for the supporter and the nosey reporter who's words would slander you and even those who wouldn't even dare take a gander at you for fear they would see in your eyes the look they had seen before in the soldier that dies. But you went, even after you looked in the mirror and even after you saw yourself shed a tear. You wanted to do more and a week later you deployed. You missed your wife and little girl, she was only a month, too young to swing and whirl. She didn't even know you yet, but she was gonna look just like her mom, you bet. She didn't even know your face, but you knew you had to be in this place. You went into battle, from all directions it came, the rumble and rattle. You never saw it coming, you just took off running. Your buddies were pinned, and when they saw you come they grinned. They knew you were one of the best, and this battle had been the ultimate test. You never could have known this would be the time, it shouldn't have been, you commited no crime. But it came and it just so happened a bullet had your name. Your story doesn't end there, and your girl is safe at home with her Teddy bear. She has her daddies story to tell, she never knew you but maybe it's just as well. You won't be coming home, but really you already are home. We cried, when we honored all those that died. Your name was there this time, and we just always thought we had more time. We will never forget you, we'll tell stories about you and every Memorial day we'll honor you. Your name is a part of this nation, and not just the location. Your in the story. Your part of the history."

Birds Of A Feather

Ever wonder why when you see a group of birds that they only fellowship the same breed of birds?

How come pigeons, ducks, & blue jays don’t all hangout and fly around together?

The simple fact is that birds of a feather flock together. It’s a simple truth that everybody probably already knows, but this simple truth is easily applied to the life of a human being. Think of us as birds, if you’re a duck you’re not going to be flying around with a crow or a bald eagle. You would be hanging at the pond with your fellow ducks!

Take a second to reflect on your life. Who do hangout with? Are your close friends a positive influence on you?  You must take these questions into account because if you surround yourself with people who you don’t want to be like you are in for a rude awakening. Maybe at first you may notice any changes , but over time you will began to develop the same habits and characteristics as your close friends. Eventually you will start to walk, talk, and act like them.  The difference between us and a bird is that we can actually choose what kind of bird we want to be!

Choose your friends wisely; hang around people you admire and respect. People that you know will influence you in a positive way. It’s your life and you only have one! Make the right choices.

“If you walk like a duck, quack like a duck, then you’re probably a duck.” –Tim Grayson

Don't Give Up

Sometimes life gets you down and you just feel like you can’t go on. The mail box is full bills that you simply cannot afford to pay, your friends let you down and your family pushes you away! You’re lucky to have a job because it seems as though your boss is looking for any excuse to fire you.

In life there are always ups and downs, sometimes we fly high on cloud nine and other times we fall flat on our face as nothing seems to go our way. We look in the mirror and wonder; how did I even make it this far?

As bad as things may seem to be in your life I promise you that they can always be a whole lot worse than they already are! There is always somebody with a worse situation.

So don’t give up and don’t back down,

The storm always gets worse before it gets better,

You have to learn that there wouldn’t be a mountain top, if there wasn’t a valley,

It’s the trials in life that make us who we are,

You wouldn’t appreciate the good times, if there weren’t any bad times,

Life is a learning process,

It takes patience and discipline to be successful,

So don’t fear the unknown future or the burdened past,

Just keep your head up high

Don’t fret don’t cry just look up to the sky and realize you’re not alone in the world,

There’s always that “other guy”,

#ifGodisforuswhocanbeagainstus?

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Words of Wisdom

Words of wisdom; what is wisdom? King Solomon said:

"The fear of God is the beginning of knowledge."

 Knowledge is power, and will equip you to be successful in life!

"Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure. Wisdom is too high for a fool: He doesn't open his mouth in the gate. A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength; for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors."

The Midst of it All

You feel the crack and you feel the strain. No matter what you do you just can’t hide the pain. It won’t go away and it just seems theres no way you can stay.

But there is no out. Your stuck to weep and doubt.

The pressure comes from all directions, you can’t even look in the mirror without fearing the reflection.

What is there that will remain, when the it all comes down and your to blame.

You keep worlds apart and you stand between the walls when they begin to close in. You feel lost in the midst of it all and your head begins to spin.

Stand, that’s what it comes down to. When it’s all said and done you did what you had to do.

You hold it all together. The pillar gets no recognition but it does it’s duty despite the wind and weather.

Without you the whole thing would crumble, so keep doing what you do and watch your step, don’t stumble.

It’s a work in progress, even though now it may look like a mess.

So stand tall and stay strong, with you in the middle it can’t go wrong.

You hold it all together, it won’t be this way forever.

Stay sensitive and don’t lose face, this is your time and this is your place.

When you come out of the fire you’ll be pure and strong, even though now it just feels all wrong.

You can do this. You can beat this. You can overcome this. You’re here for a reason, right now, for this season. Whatever the case, just never forget your place. You’re the pillar.

From Hopes Perspective

Everything has changed again, it seems like happiness never stays. The friends are gone and the good times are back in those days. Stop looking back, happiness isn’t gone. If you’d just look up you’ll see a brand new dawn. Just don’t chase it, you can’t catch the sun. Just enjoy these times before this sunset is done.

What do you do when all is wrong. Do you give up or do you keep going strong. If you can complain you can still find strength to strain. So don't stop when nothing is left, your just that much stronger without the heft. Head held high despite the weight, once you drop it, it's already too late.

The ocean is wide and the waves are strong. You can't deny that the nights are long. But when the sun comes up, you can't say that the tide didn't move you along. One more second, one more night. It's just so vast, no direction seems right. Don't always trust your head, sometimes all you can do is go straight ahead.

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